# Termination

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# Termination

Bringing a contract to an end before or at its natural expiry, by right or agreement.

## Definición

Termination ends a contract going forward, either for convenience (no reason needed, where allowed) or for cause (such as material breach or insolvency). It differs from dissolution and rescission, which can unwind the contract retroactively. Contracts should specify grounds, notice requirements, and which obligations survive, such as confidentiality and accrued payments.

## Ejemplo

> A client terminates a consultancy agreement for convenience with 30 days' written notice, paying for work done up to that date.

## Por qué es un riesgo para la empresa

Businesses that do not actively manage termination rights risk being locked into underperforming contracts. Termination for cause requires evidence of breach and proper notice procedures, which many companies cannot produce because obligations were never tracked. Termination for convenience, while cleaner, may trigger wind-down costs, data return obligations, and disputes about accrued fees.

## Cómo gestionarlo

- Know which termination rights you have: for convenience, for cause, or both. Check notice periods and any wind-down obligations.
- For termination for cause, build the evidence trail first: notices of default, correspondence about the breach, and records of what was promised.
- Check what survives termination: confidentiality, IP, accrued payments, and dispute resolution clauses typically continue.
- After terminating, confirm receipt of the notice in writing and document the effective termination date to avoid later disputes.

### Cómo ayuda Contracko

Contracko tracks termination rights, notice deadlines, and survival obligations for every contract in your portfolio. When you need to exit a contract, the platform shows you the exact notice requirements and what obligations continue, so you can act correctly without having to re-read the entire agreement from scratch.

## Relevante para

[Software & SaaS](https://contracko.com/es/sectores/software-saas)[Consultoría](https://contracko.com/es/sectores/consultoria)[Selección y contratación](https://contracko.com/es/sectores/seleccion-personal)[Proveedores de servicios gestionados](https://contracko.com/es/sectores/proveedores-servicios-gestionados)

## Cláusulas relacionadas

- [Termination for Convenience Clause](https://contracko.com/es/biblioteca-de-clausulas/resolucion-por-conveniencia)
- [Termination for Cause Clause](https://contracko.com/es/biblioteca-de-clausulas/resolucion-por-incumplimiento)
- [Renewal and Notice Period Clause](https://contracko.com/es/biblioteca-de-clausulas/renovacion-y-preaviso)

## Términos relacionados

- [Rescission](https://contracko.com/es/glosario/rescision)
- [Notice period](https://contracko.com/es/glosario/plazo-de-preaviso)
- [Breach of contract](https://contracko.com/es/glosario/incumplimiento-de-contrato)
- [Auto-renewal](https://contracko.com/es/glosario/renovacion-automatica)

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- La IA encuentra las fechas de renovación y preaviso
- Los riesgos y obligaciones afloran automáticamente
- Los recordatorios le ayudan a actuar antes de que las fechas se escapen

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## Preguntas frecuentes

Preguntas comunes sobre este término.

- **Q:** What is the difference between termination and dissolution?
  **A:** Termination ends the contract for the future; dissolution (ontbinding) for breach can also undo performances already rendered, creating obligations to reverse what was exchanged.

- **Q:** Can a party terminate for convenience at any time?
  **A:** Only if the contract expressly allows it. Some contracts have no convenience termination right; under Dutch law certain contracts of indefinite duration can be terminated with reasonable notice even without an express clause.

- **Q:** What happens to ongoing work if a contract is terminated mid-project?
  **A:** The contract should specify payment for work completed to the termination date and any transition obligations. Without such a clause, disputes about the value of partial performance are common.

- **Q:** Does termination release both parties from all obligations?
  **A:** No. Accrued rights and obligations (e.g. unpaid invoices, confidentiality duties, IP ownership) survive. The contract should list which clauses survive; if it does not, the parties may dispute what continues.

- **Q:** Is an oral termination valid under Dutch law?
  **A:** Possibly, but most contracts require written notice. Even where the law does not require writing, a written termination is strongly advisable because it creates an unambiguous record of the date and method.

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